Between trying to get papers graded and a sleepless exhausting day, this week has been something else. On top of it all, I found out yesterday afternoon that grades are due on the 16th and not on the 8th as I thought. I had misread the schedule. What a relief. I didn't think I was going to get it all done in time. It was as if a weight was lifted off my shoulders. The elimination of that stress made it easier for me to stick to my diet the last two days, and I'm happy to say that I can officially say that I've lost 60 pounds despite having fallen off the wagon on Thursday.
Tonight I tried a new recipe with a new ingredient for me: Kale with Tomato, Garlic, and Thyme. I really liked this dish. It would make a great quick and easy summer lunch or dinner. Although the tomatoes were nearly tasteless, the kale made up for it. As I was cooking the Kale, I kept thinking it smelled familiar, and yet, I couldn't place it. It tasted a bit like a cross between brocolli and spinach. And the color was unbelievably refreshing after this long colorless winter. I'm sure with fresh homegrown tomatoes this is an outstanding meal. The acidity of the tomatoes really compliments the kale.
I got this recipe from page 23 of the January/February 2010 Everyday Food.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon and 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1.5 teaspoons thyme leaves
1 pound boiled Kale
Salt and Pepper
Preparation
In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium. Add 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced and cook, stirring until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered, and 1.5 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves. Cook until tomatoes begin to break down, 2 minutes. Add 1 pound boiled, chopped kale leaves and cook until heated through, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil.
Makes 4 servings at 125 calories per serving not including the pasta.
Looks like you served this over linguini, which seems to be the most sturdy pasta to withstand the kale? Thanks for sharing another way to use kale!!
ReplyDeleteActually, it's fettucini, and it held up very well. Especially since I added more kale than called for. It' sounds as if you're experienced with Kale, and that you've got recipes. Please, share them with me. It's new to me, but what little I've had I really like.
ReplyDeleteKale? Where do find all of your veggies? I bet I can't find Kale at the Pocahontas grocery store. haha!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you won't find Kale in Poky at all. Our HyVee does have some more interesting veggies, but I found the Kale at the Fairmont Walmart and I found it at an organic store called The Market in Spirit Lake.
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